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Listing broker remarks

Here's your chance to purchase this iconic, late Queen Anne Victorian Cape that has been admired for years in Methuen! Nicely sited on over 1/2 acre on a corner lot, this charming home enjoys considerable curb appeal & garners the attention of many driving by. First floor features include: a large living room with hardwood flooring and an electric fireplace; a dining room with hardwood flooring and a bay window overlooking the back yard; a remodeled kitchen sports luxury-vinyl plank flooring and laundry hook-ups; a cozy den with a beamed ceiling with fan, a plate rail and a bay window; a primary bedroom with 2 double closets; and a remodeled 1/2 bath. The 2nd floor offers 2 bedrooms off a large sitting area that allows access to a walk-in attic + pull down attic stairs, and a large modern bath. A delightful, enclosed breezeway gives access to a brick patio and the beautiful, big back yard. The 2-car garage has walk-up stairs to a 2nd floor and backs up to a heated 2-stall garage.— RE/MAX Partners

Key details

  • sold
  • 1,804 sq ft
  • 24,730 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 1.5 baths
  • 1890 built
  • $360 / sq ft
  • $6,167 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠0⁠8⁠5⁠8⁠6⁠
Last updated
Address
47 Elm St.
Town
Methuen, MA
ZIP
01844
Sold for
$715,000
Deed (Bk/Pg)
14804 / 294

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
Thornton, Elizabeth House

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Neighborhood: Methuen

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.